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wet

Pronunciation: [/ˈwɛt/]

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wet: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use wet in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical state”

(adjective) when something has water or liquid on it. If your clothes got caught in the rain and feel damp, they are wet.

Example

The grass is wet after the rain shower.

Example

My towel is not wet; it's completely dry.

Example

Is the floor wet from the spilled water?

Context: “action”

(verb) to make something damp or covered in water by adding liquid. Like when you splash water on a plant to help it grow.

Example

I need to wet the cloth before wiping the table.

Example

Please don't wet the paper; it will get ruined.

Example

Did you remember to wet the sponge before cleaning?

How to pronounce wet

Pronunciation: [/ˈwɛt/]

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